Family Road Trip Reflections

In 1916, a family embarks on a journey from St. Louis to Grand Tower in a Model T Ford. The narrator, a 15-year-old boy, describes the adventure, challenges, and family dynamics during the trip. They face car troubles, camp overnight, and share ghost stories. Upon arrival, they meet relatives and explore the history of Grand Tower, reflecting on the past and family heritage.

What was the narrator most excited about regarding the trip?

• Making the trip by car

• Traveling by train

• Seeing new places

• Visiting relatives

What profession did the narrator's father have?

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Lawyer

What was one of the preparations made for the trip?

• Buying new clothes

• Booking hotel rooms

• Packing a picnic

• Filing down the spark plugs

What was the father's plan for the first day of the journey?

• Visit a museum

• Reach Chicago by nightfall

• Reach Chester, Illinois by nightfall

• Stay in a hotel

What did the narrator reflect on during the journey?

• The weather conditions

• The beauty of the landscape

• The speed of the car

• The family's history

What story did the father tell while camping?

• A tale about pirates

• A ghost story about a woman

• A legend about a dragon

• A story about a treasure hunt

What was the narrator's impression of Grand Tower upon arrival?

• An old and quiet place

• A colorful village

• A modern town

• A bustling city